Senior Mechanical Engineer

Millbank Holdings; St Asaph; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (design) in St Asaph, North Wales, to lead mechanical design for clean water and wastewater infrastructure across the UK. The role focuses on concept through to handover, delivering facilities such as treatment works, pumping stations and associated mechanical systems.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree, UK water sector experience, and strong design, calculations and technical reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience delivering mechanical engineering projects within the UK water/wastewater sector.
• Strong knowledge of water treatment processes and associated mechanical equipment.
• Experience producing engineering calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations and relevant UK engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical engineering designs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Produce and review technical specifications, calculations, drawings, schedules and reports.
• Develop mechanical equipment specifications covering pumps, pipework, valves, pressure systems, tanks and treatment process equipment.
• Collaborate with civil, process, electrical and ICA engineers.
• Support design reviews, constructability assessments and value engineering.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements, legislation and standards.
• Provide technical support through procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Review supplier quotations and vendor documentation.
• Attend site visits and provide engineering support as required.
• Contribute to successful delivery against programme, technical and quality targets.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering calculations

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Construction support

Technical reporting

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status desirable

Tools

CAD software

BIM

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (design)

Location: St Asaph, North Wales

Contract Type: Limited Company - Outside IR35

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Rate: £50-£55.00 per hour (Ltd)

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Sector: Water & Wastewater

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join an engineering team delivering a portfolio of clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a 12-month contract opportunity, operating Outside IR35, offering £50-£55 per hour through a Limited Company.

The successful contractor will provide mechanical engineering expertise across the project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to construction, commissioning and handover.

The role would suit an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in the UK water and wastewater sector, particularly those with experience delivering treatment works, pumping stations and associated mechanical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical engineering designs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Produce and review technical specifications, calculations, drawings, schedules and engineering reports.
• Develop mechanical equipment specifications covering pumps, pipework, valves, pressure systems, tanks, screens and treatment process equipment.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including civil, process, electrical and ICA engineers.
• Support design reviews, constructability assessments and value engineering exercises.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements, relevant legislation, industry regulations and applicable engineering standards.
• Provide technical support through procurement, installation, commissioning and project handover.
• Review supplier quotations, technical submissions, equipment data and vendor documentation.
• Attend site visits and provide engineering support where required.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects against programme, technical and quality requirements.

Requirements Essential

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering mechanical engineering projects within the UK water and wastewater industry.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes and associated mechanical equipment.
• Experience producing engineering calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations and relevant UK engineering standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Previous experience working in a contractor or consultancy environment.

Desirable

• Experience working on AMP programmes.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.
• Experience working with United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Severn Trent Water or other UK water utility frameworks.
• Knowledge of BIM and multidisciplinary design environments.
• Experience supporting projects through construction and commissioning.

Key Skills & Experience

• Mechanical design and engineering analysis.
• Pumping station and treatment plant equipment design.
• Mechanical equipment selection and specification.
• Technical calculations and report writing.
• Design review and technical assurance.
• Problem solving and engineering troubleshooting.
• Supplier and vendor document review.
• Stakeholder management.
• Multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Construction and commissioning support.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business